Glendale Community College » Oceanography » Ocean 115 - Introduction to Oceanography » Winter 2023

Question #1

The strength of a hurricane stems from water's _______________.

A. latent heat of condensation

B. latent heat of deposition

C. latent heat of sublimation

D. latent heat of fusion

E. latent heat of melting

Question #2

A tropical maritime air mass is like to be __________________.

A. There is not enough information to tell

B. dry and cold

C. wet and cold

D. dry and warm

E. wet and warm

Question #3

Which of the following currents contributes to the south eastern United States being humid?

A. North Equatorial Current

B. Gulf Stream

C. Brazil Current

D. California Current

E. North Atlantic Current

Question #4

Which of the following powers tropical cyclones?

A. the vast amounts of latent heat as water evaporates and condenses

B. a density-driven circulation that is initiated at the ocean surface by temperature and salinity

C. heat transfer in a gas or liquid by the circulation of currents from one region to another

D. an apparent force resulting from Earth's rotation that causes particles in motion to be deflected

Question #5

Which of the following statements about coastal waters is correct?

A. Coastal waters serve as a nursery grounds for many species that inhabit the open ocean.

B. Coastal waters only support about 15% of the total mass of life in the oceans.

C. Coastal waters receive land-derived pollutants after passing through the open ocean

D. Coastal waters have limited opportunities for oil production and recreational activities.

E. Coastal waters are of minor importance for shipping because they traverse the open ocean.